Multiply (Pt 2): Living as t/Church

The Global Church

November 19, 2017

Please turn to in you Bibles to Acts 1:7-8

The local church the hope of the world

“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27b

Fundamentals: Hope of the World

1: We have the privilege of praying on the world’s behalf (Ez. 22:30)

2: We have the privilege to be an extension of His love (Matt. 5:16)

3: We have the privilege to proclaim, “Christ in you that is the hope of glory.” (Col. 1:27)

Summit Church: The Hope of the World

“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my

witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”Acts 1:8

1: We start with God: the real hope of the world (ref. Acts 1:4-5, 8a, John 6:44)

2: We start with our Jerusalem: Estes Park (ref. Acts 1:8b, Eph. 6:12, 2Cor. 10:3-5)

3: We start with asking God to send forth workers (ref. Acts 1:8c, Matt. 9:37-38)

Challenge:

-Vertical: Be intentional this week about connecting with God

-Horizontal A: Spend time this week connecting with God’s people via a Life Group

-Horizontal B: Using the following action steps, ask God to grow your heart for those who are far from Him

-Notice them: Ask, “What might God be doing in their lives?”

-Pray for them: Ask God to show you what He might want you to do to bless them

-Listen to them: It’s one of the greatest gifts you could ever give

What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?